Murder in the Cathedral is a thought-provoking play that challenges readers to contemplate the intersection of faith and politics. Set in the tumultuous medieval period, it depicts the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral and explores themes of power, morality, and the common good. With its masterful use of language and poetic imagery, Murder in the Cathedral is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers who enjoy thought-provoking drama and historical fiction.

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Author: T.S. Eliot
Publisher: Faber and Faber, 1965
Condition: Softcover, Well Read, Heavy dogear and scuffs on book exterior, Moderate foxing on book interior, Light annotation on book interior

Written in 1934, Murder in the Cathedral tells of the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170. Praised for its poetically masterful handling of issues of faith, politics, and the common good, T. S. Eliot's celebrated play solidified his reputation as the most significant poet of his time.

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